Job details:John Snow, Inc. ( JSI ) is recruiting a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) SpecialistPosition. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning SpecialistLocation: Kampala, UgandaSupervisor: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning AdvisorThe
position will provide MEL support to two routine immunization (RI)
projects and one child health program led by JSI - USAID's Maternal and
Child Survival Program for Routine Immunization (MCSP RI), USAID's MCSP
Child Health program, and The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's (The
Foundation's) Stronger Systems for Routine Immunization (SS4R|). All
three programs are being implemented through the end of December 2018.
MCSP RI/SS4Rl work in partnership with the Uganda Government to increase
the capabilities of the health system, particularly at district level,
to provide timely, high-quality immunization services to protect
eligible children and women from vaccine-preventable diseases. MCSP
Child Health program provides technical assistance for child health to
regional USAID partners. The MEL Specialist will be based in Kampala
reporting to the MEL Advisor for MCSP RI/SS4Rl, with backstop support
from the Washington, DC Headquarters (HQ) ofﬁce.BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:The
MEL Specialist is a core member of the program team and provides
support to a two person team of MEL Advisors with the following tasks:
general program monitoring and evaluation (M&E); development and use
of a web-based data management information system; development of
indicators for monitoring performance; development and maintenance of
the USAID Performance Management Plan (PMP) and other project—level
M&E plans; production of periodic reports on program performance;
and support for the process of documenting, learning from, and making
decisions based on program M&E data.ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In consultation with the team of MEL Advisors, provide technical assistance to: MOH/Uganda National Expanded Programme

for
Immunization (UNEPI) Ministry of Health Child Health Division United
States Government (USG) implementing partners and, their operational
level health workers, local governments in the selected program
districts, and other key stakeholders.

As
a key member of the MCSP/SS4RI team, contribute towards the development
and implementation of program strategy, including but not limited to:
program documentation both qualitatively and quantitatively following
program guidelines; development of and advocacy for program related
indicators; and participation in the development and updating of the
program's internal ME&L plan.

Data
management, including but not limited to: development of program
databases and support for their use among other partners and staff;
collaboration with the MOH Resource Center in the generation and
reporting of EPI and other Child health information; and support for
data management, including data collection, processing, analysis,
internal sharing and reporting, which also includes development and
implementation of a data quality management (DQM) system, including data
quality assessment/auditing, assurance, and storage guidelines.

Work
closely with program staff to ensure appropriate program M&E,
including but not limited to: ensuring that performance indicators are
developed, followed and targets are met; drafting monthly, quarterly,
semi-annual and annual performance reports as required by USAID, The
Foundation, and MCSP/SS4Rl/JSI; and soliciting and incorporating inputs
from technical staff on performance reports, presentations, etc.

Support
the MEL Advisor team to encourage the active use of M&E data for
decision-making by facilitating regular program learning reviews to
identify critical lessons learned and best practices, which can be
widely disseminated to inform health managers on best practices.

Support
the inclusion of program ME&L data and ﬁndings in journal articles
and grey literature including success stories, technical briefs, etc.

Work
with the program team to facilitate cross-learning on the Reaching
Every Child through Quality Improvement (REC-Ql) approach across
programs and countries.

Other roles and duties as may be assigned..

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:Education:Bachelor's
degree in statistics/quantitative economics with a Master’s degree in
Statistics, Management, Public Hearth Population studies and/or post
graduatePrior Work Experience:Minimum
of ﬁve years of progressively "responsible professional experience in a
program M&E role with an international development organization;
including working experience at the district level supporting Data
quality validation and improvement activities.Post-Entry Training:Specialized
courses in management, leadership, research ethics, M&E and/or
various specialized databases and computer programs will be an added
advantageJob Knowledge:

Demonstrated
knowledge of and experience in program M&E including indicator
development, study design and implementation, and data analysis in the
health sector.

Travel Requirements:In-country
travel to districts supported by MCSP/SS4Rl up to 60% will be required
to monitor and evaluate programs and Conduct assessments.Job application procedureInterested
candidates who meet all of the above qualification should please click
"Apply Online" below, or send your CV and cover letter to: mcspugandahr@jsi.com
by COB on June 30, 2017. Please include the job title in the subject
line. Applications that do not include the job title in the subject line
will be ﬁltered out of the applicant database. Only short listed
candidates will be notified.

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